UPCOMING FRIENDS
MEETINGS
Meetings generally last one hour and do not exceed 90 minutes unless announced.
FRIENDS GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
FRIENDS GENERAL MEETING
Saturday, May 9, 2026
FRIENDS GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
FRIENDS GENERAL MEETING
Saturday, September 12, 2026
FRIENDS GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
6:30 p.m. CDT in the Bezazian Library Auditorium
11 a.m. CDT in the Bezazian
Library Auditorium
6:30 p.m. CDT in the Bezazian Library Auditorium
11 a.m. CDT in the Bezazian
Library Auditorium
6:30 p.m. CST in the Bezazian
Library Auditorium
UPCOMING LIBRARY
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
STORY TIME!
Thursday, January 22 and 29
10:30–11:30 a.m. at Bezazian
Join us for a weekly series of stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Concludes with 30 minutes of open play time.
For children 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
REAL ONES READ: THE GRACE YEAR
Thursday, January 22
4:30–5:30 p.m. at Bezazian
Warm up at the library over snacks while we read and talk about The Grace Year by Kim Liggett. No need to bring your own copy, we have a stash to use during the program! Supplies are limited, so registration is requested.
To register, call the Bezazian branch at (312) 744-0019.
For teens 13–19.
STITCH CIRCLE
Saturday, January 24
3 p.m. at Bezazian
Come enjoy open crafting time and snacks with your friends and neighbors. It’s a perfect opportunity to work on crochet, knitting, sewing, or any other personal projects you’ve been meaning to get done! This is not a class, but all skill levels and crafting questions are welcome.
Registration is recommended but not required. A sewing machine is available on request!
For adults and teens.
TALLGRASS WRITERS GUILD OPEN MIC
Saturday, January 24
1 p.m. CDT online via Zoom
TallGrass Writers Guild has supported independent authors for years through a variety of different programs, including a monthly open mic. We’ll start things off with a featured performer, and then we’ll let everyone join in on a lively open mic. If you’re interested, email jnowak@chipublib.org and we’ll send you a link.
For adults and teens.
THE BEZAZIAN WRITER'S COLLECTIVE
Monday, January 26
6–7 p.m. at Bezazian
Do you like writing? Are you afraid to admit you like writing? Do you want to share your stuff with people like yourself?
Whatever the case, Bezazian’s writing group might be for you! Two days in the month, you can stop by our community room and join other writers to share work and claim the writer within.
For adults.
STORY TIME FOR ADULTS: Stories from
Dr. King's Refrigerator, by Charles Johnson
Thursday, January 29
2 p.m. CDT online via Zoom
Do you miss being read to? Did staring at the contents of a refrigerator ever send you into a reverie of philosophical wonder?
If you’re in the mood for a touch of thoughtful surrealism, just send an email to jnowak@chipublib.org, and we’ll send you a Zoom link.
Grab and Go: Teen and Tween Nail Kits
Friday, January 30
9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Bezazian
Grab and Go Nail Kits are available for teens at the circulation desk this month while supplies last!
Kits include nail polish, sheet of nail stickers, and a mini nail file.